Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬
@miningthepast.bsky.social
Family history researcher/genealogist. Particular areas of interest Northumberland/Scottish borders and genetic genealogy.
This is my #genealogy account. If you want to talk politics, science, education, pets etc follow me at mwells121.bsky.social
This is my #genealogy account. If you want to talk politics, science, education, pets etc follow me at mwells121.bsky.social
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Setting up a folder with the "Person Summaries" I have written for genealogy. Interestingly, the maternal side of my family seems to have piqued my curiosity more than my paternal side! #genealogy
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Setting up a folder with the "Person Summaries" I have written for genealogy. Interestingly, the maternal side of my family seems to have piqued my curiosity more than my paternal side! #genealogy
Seriously, I could kiss S Clarke, Curate of St Michael's Church Plumpton in 1813 who annotates all his baptism entries with child's birth date, mother's maiden name and parents' place of marriage... #genealogy
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Seriously, I could kiss S Clarke, Curate of St Michael's Church Plumpton in 1813 who annotates all his baptism entries with child's birth date, mother's maiden name and parents' place of marriage... #genealogy
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Every year on #Halloween we carve a #Pumpkin from our collection of Penguin Books. 🎃
We're up to our elbows here in juicy plots and seedy characters. Luckily there's not much pulp fiction. 🎃
We're up to our elbows here in juicy plots and seedy characters. Luckily there's not much pulp fiction. 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Every year on #Halloween we carve a #Pumpkin from our collection of Penguin Books. 🎃
We're up to our elbows here in juicy plots and seedy characters. Luckily there's not much pulp fiction. 🎃
We're up to our elbows here in juicy plots and seedy characters. Luckily there's not much pulp fiction. 🎃
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11 more #ForgottenWomen have their stories told #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #WomensHistory #UlsterHistory
www.fewforgottenwomen.com/post/eleven-...
www.fewforgottenwomen.com/post/eleven-...
Eleven Ulster Linen Workers have their Stories Told
The stories created from our recent Forgotten Women Friday are arriving in our inbox. Today, we have eleven more for you to read. They are Jane Bingham, Catherine Brady, Annie Donaldson, Sarah Doyle, ...
www.fewforgottenwomen.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
11 more #ForgottenWomen have their stories told #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #WomensHistory #UlsterHistory
www.fewforgottenwomen.com/post/eleven-...
www.fewforgottenwomen.com/post/eleven-...
In terms of #genealogy writing: I finished my last Pharos assignment of the year, and I have a couple of writing projects on the go - writing my own history, making sure I have written proofs for all my direct ancestors researched to date plus WikiTree bios. #genchat
October 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
In terms of #genealogy writing: I finished my last Pharos assignment of the year, and I have a couple of writing projects on the go - writing my own history, making sure I have written proofs for all my direct ancestors researched to date plus WikiTree bios. #genchat
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Sometimes I think about how so many of my ancestors were farmers and I can't even remember to water basil. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
October 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Sometimes I think about how so many of my ancestors were farmers and I can't even remember to water basil. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
#FAN club for the win! I have wondered for many years how a woman from Marylebone, London ended up marrying someone who lived in rural Shropshire. Just discovered that she was in service to a family that had an estate in Shropshire - that was a direct neighbour to the estate her husband worked on.
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
#FAN club for the win! I have wondered for many years how a woman from Marylebone, London ended up marrying someone who lived in rural Shropshire. Just discovered that she was in service to a family that had an estate in Shropshire - that was a direct neighbour to the estate her husband worked on.
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We have just joined BlueSky! Since our foundation in 1880, we have reproduced an unrivalled selection of historic maps, plans and views of London. We also publish books and monographs containing original research. See more of what we have to offer at: londontopsoc.org
October 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We have just joined BlueSky! Since our foundation in 1880, we have reproduced an unrivalled selection of historic maps, plans and views of London. We also publish books and monographs containing original research. See more of what we have to offer at: londontopsoc.org
What’s happened to the #Genealogy feed?
October 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
What’s happened to the #Genealogy feed?
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Not a good look #Ancestry
The recent decision in Ancestry v NRS. The Ancestry case is even cheekier than I realised - they want all the images, plus the indexes and the hyperlinks between the two.
This seems to be it: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukftt/grc/20...
September 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Not a good look #Ancestry
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I've been doing genealogy for just under two years and I've learned an immense amount from amateur and professional genealogists on social media: day to day comments, links to online resources, blogs, vlogs and to forthcoming events and thoughts on dilemmas. In short, they've taught me what to do.
September 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I've been doing genealogy for just under two years and I've learned an immense amount from amateur and professional genealogists on social media: day to day comments, links to online resources, blogs, vlogs and to forthcoming events and thoughts on dilemmas. In short, they've taught me what to do.
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This week I’ve been working on the proof for my book, requesting a tweak here and there to make it beautiful for my readers. I’ve also got to choose which option to go for for the cover. #Genealogy #MethodsAndTechniques #Author #BookComing2026 #Exciting
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bit.ly/4ne5KEL
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September 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This week I’ve been working on the proof for my book, requesting a tweak here and there to make it beautiful for my readers. I’ve also got to choose which option to go for for the cover. #Genealogy #MethodsAndTechniques #Author #BookComing2026 #Exciting
bit.ly/4ne5KEL
bit.ly/4ne5KEL
#genchat ICE: No! I've never even looked. I don't think it had registered with me that there was even audio/video on there. I usually look at Wayback Machine or books.
September 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
#genchat ICE: No! I've never even looked. I don't think it had registered with me that there was even audio/video on there. I usually look at Wayback Machine or books.
Very excited to wake up this morning to a surprise announcement that RootsMagic11 has dropped. I've got my key but still need to faff around to create my folders and install it. #treeverne #genchat
September 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Very excited to wake up this morning to a surprise announcement that RootsMagic11 has dropped. I've got my key but still need to faff around to create my folders and install it. #treeverne #genchat
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For those who attended my talk on Writing #Genealogy Client Reports at the Society of Genealogists this week, here is more detail on my upcoming book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques - A Practical Guide to Research. Sign up for updates too.
www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/writing-on-g...
www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/writing-on-g...
Writing on Genealogy Methods and Techniques - My Experience
My ongoing experience of writing my first book on genealogy methods and techniques, a book I have wanted to write since I began my family history research.
www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
For those who attended my talk on Writing #Genealogy Client Reports at the Society of Genealogists this week, here is more detail on my upcoming book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques - A Practical Guide to Research. Sign up for updates too.
www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/writing-on-g...
www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/writing-on-g...
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Dear USA
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
June 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Dear USA
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Welcome to the team, Jude!
We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...
September 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Welcome to the team, Jude!
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Ancient #DNA finally solves the mystery of the world’s first pandemic www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Ancient DNA finally solves the mystery of the world’s first pandemic
Scientists have finally uncovered direct genetic evidence of Yersinia pestis — the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — in a mass grave in Jerash, Jordan. This long-sought discovery resolves a c...
www.sciencedaily.com
August 31, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Ancient #DNA finally solves the mystery of the world’s first pandemic www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Dr Karen Cummings is talking about Writing Client Reports for the Society of Genealogists on 3rd September. Karen is our Managing Director and tutors several of our methodology courses. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
August 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Dr Karen Cummings is talking about Writing Client Reports for the Society of Genealogists on 3rd September. Karen is our Managing Director and tutors several of our methodology courses. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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My business is now two months old! I'm really enjoying it.
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
Rowena Abbott Genealogy
Professional Transcription and Family History Services
rowenagenealogy.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My business is now two months old! I'm really enjoying it.
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
August 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Many of my bunny trails are where a DNA case grabs me. The most memorable being a missing father who had married bigamously 5x and was even living a double life at one time appearing in the 1930 census twice with 2 different families. That one was more of a warren than a trail 🤣 #genchat.
August 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Many of my bunny trails are where a DNA case grabs me. The most memorable being a missing father who had married bigamously 5x and was even living a double life at one time appearing in the 1930 census twice with 2 different families. That one was more of a warren than a trail 🤣 #genchat.
I think one of my favourite bunny trails was the wife of a couple who separated. He was a relative but I was looking for her death just to tie up the loose ends. And I couldn’t find her anywhere. It eventually led me to all sorts of shenanigans and a court case for bigamy in the newspapers #genchat
August 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I think one of my favourite bunny trails was the wife of a couple who separated. He was a relative but I was looking for her death just to tie up the loose ends. And I couldn’t find her anywhere. It eventually led me to all sorts of shenanigans and a court case for bigamy in the newspapers #genchat
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Today's weather; Upper Loch Torridon.
August 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Today's weather; Upper Loch Torridon.